JAPAN EXPRESS
456 East Burleigh Boulevard
Florida, 32778
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bowl in bulk rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink next to clean silverware at servers station. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - chicken stored in chest freezer.
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - raw salmon stored with cooked shrimp. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon and raw tuna stored over ready to foods at sushi station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -tan cutting board at sushi. -white cutting board at cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - container will scrubber stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to drink station. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 1 new hire
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. - broccoli Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Rangoons and raw beef stored reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over teriyaki sauce in reach-in coooler on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef over raw fish in reach- in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink next to 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - case of chicken in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in Frigidaire reach-in freezer in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters - wall behind dish machine.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken stored over cut vegetables Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer bucket stored next to tea urn. - spray bottle of cleaner stored over make line in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour, sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in walk-in cooler.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in white Frigidaire reach-in freezer in kitchen area.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over butter. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour, sugar Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Wonton stored in chest freezer in in retail bag.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp on cooks line. Raw beef stored over raw shelled eggs in walk-in cooler.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored at front counter hand sink. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station Manual slicer
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with cleaning products. Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).